Executive Director, Secondary Teaching & Learning & K-12 Programs

Job Summary

Position is responsible for planning, administering, and directing all the division's secondary teaching and learning and K-12 education programs, including middle schools, high schools, and alternative schools. Position formulates and interprets policies and procedures; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; administers a budget; and supervises departmental personnel.

Essential Duties

• Provides leadership, direction, support and supervision to building administrators for improvement in student achievement.
• Designs a robust professional learning system that emphasizes high-quality, tier-one instruction.
• Monitors new and emerging technologies and evaluates their usefulness in deepening student learning and improving teacher practices.
• Directs and evaluates the performance of directors and supporting staff assigned.
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Team and participates in the strategic planning process to meet the division's vision and mission.
• Keeps abreast of current federal, state and local requirements as well as trends in professional learning, instructional technology, and leadership development that may enhance practices.
• Provides leadership in defining and implementing an instructional framework that supports the learning of all students, and leads to equitable student outcomes.
• Works closely with administrators, teachers, instructional coaches, and other departments to identify best practices and to improve instructional practices.
• Ensures the development of effective instructional support methods, including instructional coaching, and probationary teacher professional development.
• Works with administrators, teachers, and instructional coaches in selecting, developing, and aligning curricula consistent with state academic standards and division philosophy and goals.
• Directs the articulation of curriculum across the K-12 spectrum.
• Reviews district instructional and curricular programs for cultural responsiveness.
• Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders to continually improve the inclusivity of instructional methods and curriculum.
• Establishes a system of data collection and analysis that provides for continuous assessment of instructional program effectiveness and / or changing needs.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia License in administration and supervision. Must possess extensive experience in the field of public education to include classroom experience and supervisory / administrative experience. Must have expereince as an administrator. Must possess budget planning experience. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in the provision of public education programs. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of state / federal regulations and accreditation requirements governing public education programs. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive K-12 education program. Must possess excellent leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents / guardians, the community, and administrative staff.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Executive Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff or appropriate administrator. Newport News Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.